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Decentralizing Power: A New Energy Strategy for Africa, with Guinea as a case study
Decentralizing Power: A New Energy Strategy for Africa, with Guinea as a case study
Advocating for decentralized energy in Africa—highlighting mini hydro dams as faster, cheaper, and more resilient alternatives to mega-projects, using Guinea as a promising case study. By Oumar Fofana... Read More...


New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times
Read the latest issue of emstrongInternational Affairs Forum where academics, practitioners, and our Student Award Winners discuss issues facing the world in 2025, from democracy, to climate change, A... Read More...


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Russia’s Anti-Colonial Rhetoric: A Tool of Statecraft in Africa
Article analyzes how Russia uses anti-colonial rhetoric to gain influence in Africa, appealing to Pan-Africanism and framing itself as a historical ally against Western imperialism. By Michael Howard.... Read More...


The War the World Chooses to Ignore: Congo’s Crisis Amid Global Indifference
The War the World Chooses to Ignore: Congo’s Crisis Amid Global Indifference
Author calls global recognition and action regarding the crisis in the DRC. By Akshit Tyagi. (03/12/2025) Read More...


Economic Neoliberalism Meets Violent Authoritarianism: The IMF and the Political Economy of Civil War in Ethiopia
Economic Neoliberalism Meets Violent Authoritarianism: The IMF and the Political Economy of Civil War in Ethiopia
Paper discusses the marriage of convenience that happened between economic neoliberalism and violent authoritarianism in Ethiopia. By Milkessa Gemechu. (02/25/2025) Read More...


Breaking the Chinese Aid Trap in Sub-Saharan Africa
Breaking the Chinese Aid Trap in Sub-Saharan Africa
An analysis of how American & Western support for the markets & efficient governance in Africa can help. By Sam Yeboah. (02/22/2025) Read More...


Re-evaluating the effects of Election on Democracy in Africa
Re-evaluating the effects of Election on Democracy in Africa
In this paper, author evaluates the democratizing effect of elections to identify whether repeated elections cause improvement in civil liberty or if there is a casual mechanism that causes improvemen... Read More...


Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe
Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe
Author calls for action to address Sudan's humanitarian crisis. By Dr. Gerald Walker. (12/03/2024) Read More...


Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive
Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive
War in Sudan has created a large humanitarian crisis. What can help? By Dr. Gerald Walker. (11/05/2024) Read More...


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Africa at a Crossroads: Will China’s Investment Lead to Economic Development?
As China deepens its ties with Africa, the continent faces a defining moment. By Michael Roach. (10/15/2024) Read More...


Wholeheartedly for Sustainable Africa
Wholeheartedly for Sustainable Africa
Report on discussion from Her Excellency Hakima El Haite, environmental scientist and former Minister, about Africa's path to sustainability. By Dunja Spasojevic. (09/28/2024) Read More...


UK and Africa, for the Future
UK and Africa, for the Future
Report on UK Defence Secretary Hoon discussing issues of United Kingdom and its role and position vis-à-vis Africa and its future. By Dayana da Silva. (09/16/2024) Read More...


Africa's Digital Dilemma
Africa's Digital Dilemma
Challenges facing Africa in the AI era. By Valentina Carvajal Caballero. (08/27/2024) Read More...


Digital sovereignty for Africa?
Digital sovereignty for Africa?
A lack of data farms in Africa presents a number of issues. By Jovan Kurbalija. 08/26/2024 Read More...


Currently in EU – Africa relations
Currently in EU – Africa relations
Report on the recent talk of the EU Head of Delegation to Adis Ababa (AU), Ambassador Roland Kobia. By Shaikha Al-Marri. (08/22/2024) Read More...


Beautiful Minds for Africa
Beautiful Minds for Africa
Jeffrey Sachs and Secretary-General Isiaka A. Imam’s insight into the Africa’s economic potential. By Dunja Spasojevic. (08/19/2024) Read More...


The Future of Africa, with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs
The Future of Africa, with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs
Report on Prof. Jeffrey Sachs's recent lecture about development in Africa. By Lily Ong. (08/16/2024) Read More...


Huawei's Digital Footprint in Africa
Huawei's Digital Footprint in Africa
Breaking down Huawei's engagement in Africa. By Manahil Jaffer. (08/06/2024) Read More...


Global Conflicts, Local Implications: Sierra Leone amidst the Russia-Ukraine War
Global Conflicts, Local Implications: Sierra Leone amidst the Russia-Ukraine War
Paper analyzes the connection between Russia's war with Ukraine, its implication on global oil supply and local impacts on Sierra Leone's economy especially fuel transportation sector, local prices an... Read More...


Safeguarding Africa's Resources: Navigating Neutrality in Extractive Governance
Safeguarding Africa's Resources: Navigating Neutrality in Extractive Governance
How can institutions and frameworks best safeguard Africa's resources? By Christopher Burke. (06/28/2024) Read More...


Using Technology to Address Climate Change: Exaggerated Expectations? Interview with Dr. Duncan McLaren
Using Technology to Address Climate Change: Exaggerated Expectations? Interview with Dr. Duncan McLaren

In this interview from our Winter 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Duncan McLaren provides an analysis of tec... Read More...



Leave No Stone Unturned: The History of Prolonged Conflict and Gender-Based Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Leave No Stone Unturned: The History of Prolonged Conflict and Gender-Based Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Author examines Congo's history of conflict, including gender-based violence. By Imani Kerre-Mongi. (03/27/2024)

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IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change
IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change

In the new 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world discuss Europe and the EU plus Addressing Climate Change. (03/21/2024)

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Hospitality and Hostility
Hospitality and Hostility

Uganda accepts refugees from neighboring countries with open arms, yet casts out or hunts down LGBTQ+ Ugandan nationals. By Julian Ingersoll. (03/20/2024)

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Francophone Pandemic in Africa
Francophone Pandemic in Africa

What do the elections in Senegal say about other countries in Africa as well? By Oumar Fofana. (02/12/2024)

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Inevitability of the African Century? Afro-Asian Infrastructure and Transport Corridors
Inevitability of the African Century? Afro-Asian Infrastructure and Transport Corridors

Author presents a reshaping of the transport, transit, and world trade supply-chains. By Lorenzo Somigli. (01/11/2024)

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Borderless Africa: Towards a Visa Free Continent for Bolstering Economic Growth
Borderless Africa: Towards a Visa Free Continent for Bolstering Economic Growth

Author calls on Africans to make significant strides towards a borderless regime. By Benita Ezumezu. (11/23/2023)

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Chinese Infrastructure in Kenya: An Analysis of the Ongoing Debt Burden
Chinese Infrastructure in Kenya: An Analysis of the Ongoing Debt Burden

Examining Kenyan-Chinese cooperation for infrastructure development. By Jenna Macksoud. (11/19/2023)

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Rwanda: A House of Cards?
Rwanda: A House of Cards?

The issues facing Rwandan President Paul Kagame. By Oumar Fofana. (10/26/2023)

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The U.S. Should Push to Disband the RSF Militia
The U.S. Should Push to Disband the RSF Militia

Author argues for action by the US in the Sudanese war and have the RSF militia disbanded. By Mohamed Suliman. (10/23/2023)

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